Palazzo Ravellese holiday home is part of a small historic palazzo located in a very panoramic position right in the heart of the historical centre of Ravello. The apartment is positioned on the 3rd and last floor (35 steps, no lift) of the palace and offers picture-postcard views from almost every window. The apartment is very centrally located, less than 5 minutes walking distance from the main square of Ravello, Piazza Vescovado. The apartment is 140 square meters and hosts up to 5 persons. It features two panoramic, private terraces. The larger terrace, accessible only from the main bedroom, boasts one of the most beautiful view of the sea, of the bay of Amalfi and the surrounding villages that are scattered along the hills and valleys which have beautifully tended gardens and terraced fields, the most photographed view that has made Ravello famous all over the world as the town “suspended between the sky and the sea”. The roof top terrace enjoys a wonderful view of the town centre and of the Medieval town of Scala, situated in the hearth of the Lattari mountains and the winding Dragon Valley which separates Ravello from Scala. The house has been recently restored maintaining its original charming character but adding all modern comforts to include new electrics, plumbing, Wi-Fi Internet access, A/C, winter heating, new kitchen equipment and utensils. Perfect setting for a family holiday or a romantic escape for couples. Accommodation: 140 square meters indoor + 2 terraces 15 square meters each. Access is into the bright, spacious open plan living room which is paved with handmade majolica tiles. This room has vaulted ceiling, the furnishings are elegant and refined and include some antique pieces, a sofa, a desk and a TV. There is an age-old and impressive fireplace. The dining table can accommodate six guests. The room has large panoramic arched windows with a view of the sea and of the coastline. From the living room, 4 steps takes up to a double bedroom which comprises a double bed, a large wooden wardrobe, a chest of drawers, bedside cabinets, an age-old fireplace (for decorative purposes only) and two windows with a view of the sea. From the bedroom, a French door leads out onto the first terrace (about 12 square meters large). The terrace is equipped with a coffee table with chairs and two sun-beds. From the terrace you will enjoy a wonderful view of the sea and of the coastline. From the living room, 5 steps takes up to:- A large kitchen equipped with a four-burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a dishwasher, a microwave oven, a washing machine, an Italian-style coffee-maker, an American-style coffee-maker and other small appliances. Separate dining room with a refrigerator with freezer, a table to seat six guests, an iron and an ironing board. Both rooms have windows with a view of the sea. From the dining room, indoor stairs (approx. 11 steps), lead to the rooftop terrace. The terrace is shaded by an elegant awning which gives shade to a table suitable for dining outside while enjoying a wonderful view of the sea, of the town centre and the surrounding hill town of Scala. At the other end of the sitting room, a short corridor leads to the other 2 bedrooms:- One bedroom has a double wrought iron bed, a large wooden wardrobe and a double-glazed large panoramic window with view of the sea. The second bedroom has a single bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers and two windows with a view of the greenery and the sea at a distance. The 2 bathrooms are outside the rooms, to respect the villa´s historical architectural plans. The first bathroom is equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a bathtub with shower wand and a hairdryer. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the living room. The second bathroom is equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a fully enclosed shower and a hairdryer. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the corridor through an access area. Access: The apartment is located on the top floor of the building (no elevator). You will reach it from the main entrance of the building going up two flights of stairs (approx. 35 steps). A car is not required to stay at this holiday house. If you do have one, you will be able to park it, for a daily fee of € 15,00, in a private parking lot offering valet service. Facilities: Washing machine, dishwasher, satellite TV, DVD player, CD player, winter heating and air conditioning throughout, Wi-Fi internet connection, fridge, freezer, electric oven, hairdryer in each bathroom, ironing facilities. Distances Service - Beach 6 Km. (Atrani or Castiglione) - Restaurants & Bar 200 m. - Shops 400 m. - Bus Stop 300 m. - Motorway 22 Km. Cites - Ravello centre: 200 m. - Amalfi: 7 Km. - Positano: 26 Km. - Sorrento: 39 Km. - Salerno: 30 Km. - Napoli: 55 Km. - Roma: 273 Km. Attractions - Pompei Excavations: 33 Km. - Paestum Excavations: 75 Km. - Vesuvius Crater: 55 Km. - Capri Island: connected from the port of Amalfi 7 Km. Airports - Naples Capodichino - 59 Km. - Roma Leonardo da Vinci 287 Km. - Roma Ciampino 261 Km. - Bari 274 Km. Railway Stations - Salerno - 30 Km. - Sorrento 39 Km. Check-in procedure Check-in time is between 4,00 and 8,00 p.m., from Monday to Saturday. You will be met and taken to the booked accommodation, asked for a photo copy of your Id or passport, any extras and the Breakage deposit (in cash only in any currencies) € 500,00 – this is refunded on your departure day, less any breakages. We strongly recommend contacting our land agents the day before or early morning of your arrival day, to let them know how you intend getting to the resort and approximate arrival time, they will in this occasion be able to advise of any local fiestas, roads closed etc... Check-out time is between 07:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., from Monday to Saturday. On departure the property has to be left tidy, with the kitchen clean and free from trash. Should these conditions not be respected, there will a deduction from the deposit - amount corresponding to the extra cleaning time. Arrival and departure times can be arranged outside these times or Sunday, for this service a supplement of € 55,00 is applied. Local Supplements Household linen and service: Mandatory, € 120,00 per week, payable locally in cash. City tax: Mandatory, is € 3,00 per person, per day, payable locally in cash. Extra Services if required - advance notice may be required: Baby Cot and Highchair (with linen) € 55,00 per week payable locally. NOTES Services Included :- English speaking manager on call. Electricity, gas, water and A/C consumption. Broadband Wi-Fi. Location Palazzo Ravellese is 5 minutes walk from the main square of Ravello (Piazza Vescovado). Ravello is a small town and the best way to navigate its narrow alleys and maze of steps is on foot. You´ll want to pack comfortable shoes for climbing the stairs and walking on the cobblestone streets! It´s hard to get lost in Ravello since most paths lead to or from the main piazzas or streets. From the Piazza Vescovado there are lanes where you will find grocery shops, a small super market, etc..., restaurants and pizzerias. Amalfi and the beaches are just a bus-ride away (20 min.). The blue SITA buses leaving every hour at the entrance to the tunnel outside the Garden Hotel. For the ultimate enjoyment of local flavor, a Tuesday morning market takes place just below the picturesque central square which is also packed with Ravello`s main attractions such as the medieval Duomo, its interesting museum, and the infamous Villa Rufolo, one of the 2 garden estates in the village, for which Ravello is well known. Villa Rufolo, with its Moorish cloisters, exotic Mediterranean flora and vista terraces, is also host to one of Italy`s premier open-air music festivals which runs from April to October. If you are fond of archaeology, Pompeii, Herculaneum and Paestum are easily within reach, and, of course, Amalfi Coast and Neapolitan Riviera as well. How to get there There are many ways for how to arrive in Ravello, but it can be a little complicated for first time visitors. Knowing the options and making your travel plans in advance will start your trip to Ravello off on the right foot. From Naples Airport Ravello is about an hour drive from Naples Capodichino airport. The easiest (and least stressful!) way to reach any destination on the Amalfi Coast from the Naples airport or train station is to hire a taxi for a private transfer. While it might seem an extravagant expense, the advantages far outweigh the cost. Driving in the Naples area and on the Amalfi Coast road is highly stressful at best. Since public transportation on the Amalfi Coast is easy to use and affordable and parking is expensive and very limited, renting a car is not recommended in general. However, taking public transportation from Naples to Ravello can be complicated for first time visitors. Arranging for a private transfer reduces the stress of arriving on the Amalfi Coast, and eliminates the expenses and difficulties of driving in the area. Ask us for quotation. Once at the property you can get around fine without the car as parking in the towns is hard to come by and expensive. Public Buses operate year-around connecting Ravello to Amalfi, where are buses to all the Amalfi Coast villages and Sorrento area. Ferries (from May to October) operate a service between Amalfi - Positano - Sorrento - Capri Island - Naples and Salerno.